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Oly aim to upset Aduana Stars
League leaders Aduana Stars will look to stretch their lead on the betPawa Premier League log when they lock horns with Accra Great Olympics at the Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese, today.
Aduana Stars was moved to the venue due to a temporary ban from their home ground following an incident that saw Tamale City players and officials attacked after their matchday 25 game.
Focused on winning the league diadem for the third time in the club’s history, Coach Paa Kwesi Fabin believes the dream was on course, although they are playing away from their favourite grounds.
However, they would have it tough considering Olympics’ resolve to salvage at least a point to boost their battle for survival.
It will be a nervy battle at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium today when new boys Tamale City play host to second-placed Bechem United.
Tamale City is currently engaged in a relegation dogfight with Kotoku Royals, Legon Cities, Great Olympics, and Dreams FC and would need all the points available to move off the drop zone.
Having suffered defeat in their last game against the Aduana Stars, with some players also suffering injuries from the attack that followed, City will bang their hopes on home support to spur them on to victory.
For the visitors, having drawn 0-0 with the same side back in Bechem in December, this game presents an opportunity to further their title aspirations by grabbing all three points to close the gap on Aduana.
Tomorrow, the environs of Tarkwa and beyond will come to a standstill when Karela United ‘jets’ into town to face-off with Medeama SC at Akoon Park.
Games between the two neighbours have left fans asking for more, and this duel will be no exception.
Medeama is on a good run of form at home; that run has seen them dispatch the likes of Samartex 1996, Legon Cities, Berekum Chelsea, Great Olympics, and lately Bibiani Gold Stars.
However, Head Coach Shaibu Tanko of Karela United believes his side would not be added to the casualties.
Steadily rising on the log, King Faisal would be at the Kwame Kyei Sports Complex to host Dreams FC.
In other games, relegation-threatened Legon Cities will be looking to snatch all three points off visiting Kotoku Royals when they clash at the El Wak Stadium.
At the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, Real Tamale United will look to lift themselves out of the 12th position when they welcome Gold Stars.
Elsewhere, Samartex 1996 will be at home at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex to face Accra Lions, while Accra Hearts of Oak host new boys Nsoatreman FC under the floodlights at the Accra Sports Stadium.
BY RAYMOND ACKUMEY
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
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Energy Minister announces full restoration of power generation units after major grid disruption
Energy Minister, John Jinapor has announced that all power generation units affected by the recent national grid disruption have been fully restored and are back in service.
According to the Minister on social media, engineers, technicians and emergency response teams worked continuously to restore electricity supply and stabilise the national grid after the incident caused major challenges within the power sector.
In a statement, the Minister praised the efforts of personnel from the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Volta River Authority and Electricity Company of Ghana for their commitment and coordination during the emergency.
“Mission accomplished. All generation units are now back in service,” the Minister stated.
He explained that despite the scale of the disruption, technical teams worked around the clock to restore power and secure stability within the system.
“Through their tireless work, discipline, and commitment to country, power has been restored and system stability secured,” he said.
The Minister further expressed appreciation to the leadership and staff of GRIDCo, VRA, ECG and other supporting agencies for their collective response to the crisis.
According to him, the successful restoration of the system demonstrates the resilience and capability of Ghanaian professionals in times of national difficulty.
“This moment shows that even under pressure, Ghana can rely on the strength and skill of its people,” he added.
The Minister offered prayers for the country’s energy sector and the engineers who led the restoration efforts.
“May God bless our engineers, our energy sector, and our nation,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
